Books like On a Wicked Dawn

A daring historical romance where an outrageous marriage proposal sparks a passionate negotiation of the heart. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with On a Wicked Dawn.

scandalous
swoony
tense

01
On a wild night
Stephanie Laurens
A lush, sensual romp through the glittering ballrooms and dangerous fringes of Regency London, where a restless debutante meets her match in a shadowy rake.
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- romantic
02
A match for Marcus Cynster
Stephanie Laurens
A sweeping, sensual historical romance anchored by fierce family loyalty and the irresistible pull of destiny.
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- romantic
03
Devil's Bride
Jayne Ann Krentz
A sweeping, sensual battle of wills between a notorious aristocrat and a fiercely independent woman, wrapped in a country-house mystery.
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- romantic
- dramatic
04
London's perfect scoundrel
Suzanne Enoch
A spirited battle of wills melts into passionate surrender in this classic tale of a tender heart taking on a notorious rake.
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- swoony
- romantic
- playful
05
Ways to Be Wicked
Julie Anne Long
A fiery, banter-filled historical romance set against the boisterous backdrop of the London theater.
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- romantic
- playful
06
My Wicked Marquess
Gaelen Foley
A swoony historical romance where scandalous reputations mask noble hearts and undeniable attraction defies high-society gossip.
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- scandalous
- swoony
- romantic
- dramatic
07
Some Like It Wicked
Debbie Raleigh
A delightfully scandalous romp where a pragmatic business arrangement melts into genuine, sizzling passion.
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- romantic
- playful
08
A Scandalous Engagement
Cathy Williams
A high-stakes battle of wills where mutual suspicion ignites into an undeniable, scandalous passion.
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- tense
09
Just Wicked Enough
Lorraine Heath · 2007
A delightful battle of wills where a cynical aristocrat tries to substitute passion for love, only to lose his heart in the process.
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- swoony
- romantic
- playful
10
The Devil Takes a Bride
Julia London
A delicious clash of chaos and control where a desperate scheme leads to an unexpectedly passionate marriage of convenience.
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- scandalous
- swoony
- playful
11
One Wicked Sin
Nicola Cornick
A steamy, high-stakes Regency romance that trades ballroom glitter for the passionate reality of a ruined woman's fight for survival.
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- scandalous
- tense
- dramatic
12
A Perfect Groom
Samantha James
A sparkling, tension-filled dance of wits where childhood rivalry melts into sweeping, undeniable passion.
Shares:
- swoony
- romantic
- dramatic
- playful

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